Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTMT416C, 'Collect pathology specimens'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Collect pathology specimens' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Receive request for collection of pathology specimens | 1.1 Assess request to determine equipment required and other special requirements 1.2 Identify precise nature and requirements of the test request 1.3 Collect relevant clinical and personal information by interview of client and document correctly 1.4 Ensure pre-test criteria are met 1.5 Refer pathology requests to supervisor if required 1.6 Use of pathology collection manuals correctly 1.7 Select and prepare equipment and appropriate collection containers |
2. Perform procedure | 2.1 Ensure consent has been obtained in accordance with legal and organisation requirements 2.2 Follow infection control guidelines 2.3 Use personal protective equipment safely 2.4 Use collection and clinical equipment safely 2.5 Follow organisation guidelines for safe handling of pathology specimens/non pathology specimens 2.6 Adopt standard and additional precautions and seek assistance as required 2.7 Follow appropriate procedures for collection of sample 2.8 Follow WHS guidelines relating to disposal of equipment |
3. Label and store specimens for transportation | 3.1 Label specimens in accordance with ISO 9000 or the National Australian Testing Authority 3.2 Process and store specimens correctly 3.3 Contain specimens appropriately for transport 3.4 Report specimens ready for transportation |
4. Clean autopsy room | 4.1 Clean equipment and store safely 4.2 Sterilise equipment as required 4.3 Clean work area according to infection control policy and procedures 4.4 Dispose of waste safely and in accordance with organisation policy and procedures |